KDWP Hunting News

Permits allow take of antlerless mule deer or whitetail
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that Either-Species Antlerless Deer permits are still available in seven units. These permits allow the take of antlerless mule deer or white-tailed deer in any season with equipment legal for the seas ... Read More

93-acre future wildlife area includes Oregon/California Trail ruts, Kanza Indian ruins
TOPEKA — A unique tract of public land will provide special outdoor opportunities in Shawnee County thanks to the children of Leslie and Lydia Fitzgerald. James E. and Carolyn Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Ann Fitzgerald Petersen, and Eleanor Sue Fitz ... Read More

Shotgun, archery shooting, fishing, shotgun giveaway highlight event
ELLSWORTH — On Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, youth 17 and younger and accompanying adults are invited to participate in a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, K-State Research and Extension, ... Read More

Atlas locates all Walk-In Hunting Access areas and public wildlife areas in Kansas
PRATT — The 2010 Kansas Hunting Atlas, which includes maps showing locations of Walk-In Hunting Access (WIH ... Read More

Shotgun, rifle, archery shooting and fishing and furharvesting demonstrations highlight event
HAYS — On Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hays area conservation groups and businesses will offer a free day of target shooting and outdoor activities for youth ages 17 and younger. The 13th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival will be held at ... Read More

Labor Day weekend event for youth and novice hunters
ST. MARYS — The Westar Energy Green Team will host a dove hunt for youth and novice hunters at Jeffrey Energy Center, north of St. Marys, on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6. Hunts will be held on cut sunflower or wheat stubble, guided by volunteers in the early morning or late af ... Read More

Local conservation group raising funds for poor
EMPORIA — On Aug. 27, Emporia's Hunt 4 Hunger will host a concert with local musician Pete Gile at Hoeltings Grove in Olpe. The gates will open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $10 with five canned goods. Attendees 16 and younger with a parent will be admitted free. Tickets can be pur ... Read More

Class required of all hunters born on or after July 1, 1957; youngsters may hunt under adult supervision without course until age 16
PRATT — Late summer is the time when hunters' thoughts turn to fall hunting seasons, which begin with dove season Sept. 1. For first-time hunters, preparation usually means taking a hunter educatio ... Read More

KDWP offers youth, novice hunts of a lifetime; first application deadline July 31
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks (KDWP) Special Hunts Program offers a variety of limited hunts, many designed to introduce youth and novices to hunting in an uncrowded setting with good opportunity for success. The first application ... Read More

Some species down but overall numbers stable, well above long-term average
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced results of the 2010 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, completed each spring, and numbers are similar to last year. The preliminary count of duck populations f ... Read More